One of the best places in Shimane to enjoy cherry blossoms or take in views of Lake Shinji.
A Japanese garden with close connections to local farmers and tea ceremony culture.
A popular sightseeing destination due to its deep connections to Japanese mythology and the tradition of predicting one’s fortune in love with a sacred pond.
A museum featuring 40 exhibits a year and spectacular sunset views of Lake Shinji.
A flower park complete with a large greenhouse, lakeside observation deck and resident birds.
The setting of one of Japan’s oldest legends.
A historic area where both travelers and locals eat, shop and enjoy annual events.
The center of one of Matsue’s most famous ghost stories.
Named the most beautiful traditional garden in Japan for two decades.
Founded over 1,000 years ago, Ichibata Yakushi is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Shimane Prefecture. It’s a pilgrimage site and a popular autumn leaf viewing destination among other claims to fame, making it a must-see for culture and nature lovers. Whenever you visit, there is always something to see, do or learn here.
The seventh largest lake in Japan and one of the most famous natural sights of Shimane Prefecture.
